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Eureka Springs, Arkansas: Christ of the Ozarks

Biggest Jesus in the USA. A towering nontraditional statue that could dangle three cars from each outstretched wrist without damage.

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Christ of the Ozarks

I work and live in Branson, Missouri (close to Eureka Springs) and I heard the following information which may or may not be true about the Christ of the Ozarks Statue.

You will note that the Christ of the Ozarks statue has no feet. In the original plans the statue was drawn with feet. But upon construction it was decided to leave the feet off. Why, you ask? Well, apparently, because the statue was to be built on a hill, if the feet were left on...the height of the statue would exceed the aircraft warning limits and Jesus would have had to have a little red light on the top of his head.

Apparently, aesthetically, they opted to lose the feet rather than have poor JC suffer the indignity of going through eternity sporting a red blinking beanie.

[Risa Mire, 08/12/2000]

Christ of the Ozarks

New Holy Land

Address:
935 Passion Play Rd, Eureka Springs, AR
Directions:
A couple of miles east of town. Take US 62 east to Passion Play Rd.
Hours:
Gates open daily dawn-dusk. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
479-253-9200
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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In the region:
Thorncrown Chapel, Eureka Springs, AR - 3 mi.

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